QUALIFICATIONS OF W. BURNELL COOK, MAI, SRA
President, Cook & Associates
Professional Affiliations and Activities
MAI and SRA Member of Appraisal Institute, Houston Chapter
Southeast Texas Chapter of CPA's
Texas Society of CPA's
National Association of Realtors
Texas Association of Realtors
Orange County Board of Realtors
Educational Background
Graduated from Forest Park High School, Beaumont, in 1972
Graduated from Lamar State University, Beaumont, in 1976
(BBA in Accounting)
Recent Continuing Education
New Strategies for Investing in Real Estate 9/2010
Investing in Income Properties 9/2010
Business Practices and Ethics 12/2010
Commercial Appraisal Engagement and Review 4/2011
National USPAP Update 4/2012
Estate Planning 10/2012
Appraising Distressed Commercial Real Estate 12/2012
Effective Rents 3/2013
Seller Concessions 3/2013
National USPAP Update 4/2014
Financial Analysis 9/2014
Analyzing Operating Expenses 1/2015
Forecasting Revenue 2/2015
Experience
Work experience includes various accounting and financial management positions from 1976-1984 with emphasis on real estate investments, and business acquisitions and divestitures as chief financial officer.
In February 1984, I joined Cook & Associates and have been active in consultation, expert witness testimony and appraisal of various real estate interests in the East Texas and Southwest Louisiana areas. Such interests include agricultural and timberland, industrial properties, offices, retail centers, apartments, motels, restaurants, R.O.W. acquisitions and various other commercial and special purpose properties.
Licenses/Certification
Licensed Certified Public Accountant (#22347)
Texas State Certified General Appraiser - TX 1320838-G